MIAMI — Today, the SPLC Action Fund announced endorsements for 13 Florida school board candidates who advanced to runoff races in the November general election.
Six candidates received brand new endorsements in their races, while seven endorsees were part of the original slate of 20 school board candidates in Florida that the Action Fund backed ahead of the August elections. Ten of those candidates won outright, helping to flip the ideological makeup of school boards in Orange County and Sarasota County, where seats were previously held by members associated with Moms for Liberty.
“Momentum is on the side of candidates that have shown they care about student outcomes over political theater,” said Madison Hollon, senior program manager of political campaigns, SPLC Action Fund. “In August, Florida voters set a new direction for education in their state. And with the election of these additional 13 candidates, they can double down on the investment they made in Florida’s future by ensuring schools and classrooms remain focused on learning.”
New endorsements were announced for:
- Rho Butler, Duval County School Board, District 4
- Curtis Campogni, Pinellas County School Board, District 3 (At-Large)
- Linda Cothiere Aristide, Miami-Dade County School Board, District 1
- Roberto Fernandez, Broward County School Board, District 6
- Hunter Miller, Alachua County School Board, District 1
- Donna Westrich, Duval County School Board, District 2
The SPLC Action Fund also re-endorsed:
- Jimmy Glover, Sarasota County School Board, District 1
- Debbie Jordan, Lee County School Board, District 4
- Susanne Peña, Orange County School Board, District 3
- Karen Perez, Hillsborough County School Board, District 6
- Christina Romelus, Palm Beach County School Board, District 4
- Daniela Simic, Hillsborough County School Board, District 2
- Victor Sims, Polk County School Board, District 3
Elections will be held on Nov. 3. Learn more about how to vote in Florida.
About the SPLC Action Fund
SPLC Action Fund is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements and advance the human rights of all people. For more information, visit www.splcactionfund.org.